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This page is used to complement NVA membership communications regarding meeting dates, news and current events at the Newmarket Veteran's Association NEWMARKET VETERANS’ ASSOCIATION
(formerly known as Great War Veterans Association (1918) and North York Veterans Association (until 1930))
THE ORIGIN OF THE NEWMARKET VETERANS’ASSOCIATION
Sometime before 1918 a Military Organization called “The Great War Veterans Association” came into being in Canada. The President was Dr. Gunn. This organization operated branches all over Canada. Closer to home, the branches were Newmarket and Aurora. Inspired with the idea of continuing their service to their country in peace even as in war, the veterans of Newmarket separated from the Great War Veterans Association and aligned themselves with various military organizations following the conclusion of hostilities. In 1926 the veterans of the Federal Riding of North York came into being with thirteen (13) branches, namely, Newmarket, Aurora, Georgina, Sutton, North Gwillimbury, North York, King, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham, Stouffville, Woodbridge, and Whitchurch. Newmarket remained affiliated with the North York Veterans Association until 1930. Since 1930, the veterans of Newmarket have been known as “The Newmarket Veterans’ Association”. In 1936 there were in excess of fifty (50) members in good standing. Mr. A. Elphinstone was the immediate Past President while the President for 1936-37 was Alfred (Mickey) Smith and the Vice-President was Bob White. The NVA’s energy in procuring the creation of the War Memorial in 1935 is indicative of the manner in which our club has carried on its work since the conclusion of the Great War. Noteworthy among our achievements was playing a major part in relieving distress in recent years. Our Association is credited with the greatest contributions of any organization in the area for this purpose. In 1948 our Association affiliated itself with the Canadian Corps in Toronto. We were known as Branch 119 of this organization. In this same year, our club was responsible for the erection of the Cenotaph on our plot at the Newmarket Cemetery which we had previously acquired for the sole use of destitute veterans. Our organization remained affiliated with Canadian Corps until January 1965. Still determined to have a club we could call our own, the Newmarket Veterans’ Association acquired the property at 406 Millard Avenue which was known as the Free Methodist Church. Since that time our membership has increased to approximately four hundred (400).
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CANADA DAY THIS FRIDAY! Come to the NVA this July 1st and celebrate! We will be barbecuing delicious hot dogs and hamburgers for $1.00 The amazing band 'Still Kickin' will be playing so bring your dancing shoes. And of course, don't forget...BEST DRINK PRICES IN TOWN! See you there! Noon until 6pm.
Newmarket Veterans Hall available for rent, weddings, retirement parties, Jack & Jill, events, reunions, family get togethers, birthday celebrations etc. Perfect for groups of 120 persons or less. Call (905) 895-2571 for further info
Carm Shier's voice falls silent at Newmarket's Decoration Day roll call
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Please plan to attend our 68th annual Decoration Day service, this Sunday, June 12, 2016, at 1:30 p.m. at the Newmarket Cemetery
NVA Executive Elections will be held Monday June 6 2016 at the General Meeting 7:30 pm. Send your election canvassing material to nva406@yahoo.ca for distribution to NVA members on our e-mail. YOUR VOLUNTEER SUPPORT of OUR CLUB IS IMPERATIVE in acknowledging OUR local VETERANS. Those who wish to hold an Executive position 2016-17 can announce their intentions and let members know of their stance on events and issues. Positions expected to be open will be determined at the Executive meeting tomorrow and be posted.
VETERANS’ LUNCHEON 2016 – was a great success. Photos are expected to be posted soon. It takes many hands to put events together and the work of our volunteers is valued and appreciated. It all begins with the Invitation mailing, callout, communication & tracking responses, planning, peeling vegetables, collecting contributions of food, flowers, photography, kitchen help, setup, serving, recruiting volunteers, organizing, takedown and cleanup. No matter what your role (or roles) you were an important part of the success of our Veterans’ Luncheon 2016. Thank you so much to our volunteers Lilian Harwood, Carolyn Fletcher, April Campbell, Wes Playter, Bob Smart, Diane McGuire, Sandra Lunney, Lisa and Robert Burling, Sandra Noble, Judy Giles, Al Noble, Doug Brown, Bill Lunney, Bill Bell, Roy Harrison and a special thank you to the Monday Euchre Club for providing flowers for each table setting and Roses Potatoes of Mt. Albert. Let's do it again next year!
Friday, April 15, 2016 7-11:00 pm ‘Rick Powell’ a live musician at The Newmarket Veterans' Association 406 Millard Ave, Newmarket (Friday night live entertainment arranged courtesy of Social Convener Allan Noble)
Rick Powell a live musician
Friday, April 8, 2016 - THE 400 CLUB DINNER DRAW (sold out) will feature live entertainment from 7-11:00 pm ‘Good Company ’ a live band at The Newmarket Veterans' Association 406 Millard Ave, Newmarket (Friday night live entertainment arranged courtesy of Social Convener Allan Noble)
Good Company live band at THE 400 CLUB DINNER DRAW (sold out)
Friday, March 18, 2016 7-11:00 pm ‘Partial Eclipse’ a live band featured at The Newmarket Veterans' Association 406 Millard Ave, Newmarket (Friday night live entertainment arranged courtesy of Social Convener Allan Noble)
Partial Eclipse a live band
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